Innovative Legal Guidance For Alcohol, Cannabis And Global Consumer Brands
Many breweries and wineries choose to sell their products only in person, but that may not always bring in the income they need. To expand their reach, some opt to offer online sales and shipping. Any winery or brewery owner who opts to ship alcohol must ensure...
In August 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration recommended cannabis be moved from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3. Today, the Associated Press is reporting that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DAE) has approved this...
Maintaining competition with other alcoholic beverage businesses often requires the use of patents. A patent allows an alcohol beverage business to secure its unique brewing innovations, including the brewing process, compositions of matter and apparatuses. A patent...
Ryan Malkin, Principal Attorney of Malkin Law, spoke with BevNet about the latest decision in the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission case against five e-commerce retailers for shipping alcohol direct-to-consumer without a license. The retailers will pay civil...
On May 28, 2024, The Second Circuit upheld their post-trial order that requires W.J Deutsch & Sons Ltd. to modify its Redemption whiskey bottles due to the jury finding that they diluted Diageo’s trademark rights for their Bulleit Whiskey brand. This ultimately...
Recently, the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) announced their "victory" against the illegal online sale of liquor in Tennessee. Five online liquor stores have agreed to pay more than $50,000 in penalties for allegedly selling and shipping liquor to...
The world of alcoholic beverages can be fiercely competitive. Craft breweries, established distilleries and innovative wineries all vie for consumer attention on crowded shelves. A distinct and memorable identity is a crucial element in this battle for brand loyalty....
Successfully securing intellectual property rights can serve as a catalyst when it comes to more broadly safeguarding innovations and maintaining a market edge in the alcoholic beverage industry. In this blog, we have frequently discussed the need for business owners...
Brand identity is arguably the most important aspect of business. To break into any market space and stay there, companies need to provide a solution to consumer issues. This could mean offering goods or services at a reasonable price or offering a new form of...
A liquor store, bar or other kind of establishment that serves alcohol in Florida may require a liquor license. A liquor license can be revoked as easily as it was given. Here are a few ways a business may violate laws and lose its liquor license: Allowing minors to...